The Bond of a Princess and a Prince

Episode 20's

It's been 10 years, but Yoshiaki still can't find Kimiko's whereabouts.

Since it was rumored that Kimiko had disappeared completely, Yoshiaki's attitude had changed drastically.

He was not like Yoshiaki in the usual, now his attitude changed drastically.

He was like everyone else, his attitude was very different from before.

Previously Yoshiaki had a soft side and was always smiling.

But now it's all just a memory that will never be forgotten..

Yoshiaki was now acting very cold..

For almost 10 years Yoshiaki no longer showed her warm smile anymore.

He will only show his cynical smile, which makes anyone who sees him goosebumps.

He didn't even care about the little things like before.

He would ignore anything that he felt was very troublesome or useless to him.

Queen Chiereta and Prince Yuki are deeply saddened to have lost the former Yoshiaki completely.

The search for Kimiko was stopped 8 years ago

Not because he did not want to look for Kimiko, but he was already very bad because it has been 2 years of searching done but Kimiko never found.

Yoshiaki desperately did not want to give up on finding her family, but somehow her body gave up on continuing this quest.

She was completely exhausted and she was also almost seriously ill from forcing herself to look for Kimiko.

Every Night Yoshiaki is always crying, she wants to meet Kimiko she misses Kimiko very much. She wants to see Kimiko and her son if they are okay, she wants to hug Kimiko she wants to kiss Kimiko and her son.

Yoshiaki's pain grew worse each time she felt things that were so heartbreaking.

Especially about Kimiko and her first son.

He even looks very fragile.

He who used to be a powerful and wise King, was now just a down-on-his-luck man with alarming conditions.

Queen Chiereta and Prince Yuki have always been giving Yoshiaki support so that she can get through this.

They could not bear to see Yoshiaki in this state.

It's sad when you lose someone you love. Moreover, they are your family that you love so much and always protect.

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It was a kingdom far from Miyamoto..

A woman in a garden was harvesting something..

"It's hot today" said the woman...

"You can rest if you're tired son" said one of the middle-aged women beside him.

"Hm, no. I'm still not tired, otherwise grandma should just rest let me do it" he replied

"Is it okay?" Said the grandmother

"It's okay, after all grandma is very old. You must be tired, you must rest. Especially at the age of twilight like this prone to disease. Grandma better go home, let me take care of it" he said

"Hahh you're so nice. All right, I'll take a break, but I'll stay. There's no way I'm going home and leaving you alone" said the grandmother

"Thank you grandma, you better take shelter and rest"

"All right"

The grandmother then began to walk away from the woman.

He walked to a place not far from the woman.

In a cool place and can take shelter from the heat of the sun.

The woman then continued her work.

Although the scorching sun attacked him, but it would not make the woman give up.

He remains passionate about doing his work to completion.

Sweat began to wash over his body..

But he still continued to fight and complete this task.

Although fatigue began to attack him, but he still continues to work until his work is completely completed.

A few minutes later, the woman completed her task.

"Fyuuuhhh is finally done" said the woman

The grandmother who saw the woman had completed her task then approached her.

"You done yet?"

"Yes already"

"Are you very tired?"

"I'm just a little tired and thirsty that's all"

"Rest for a minute, then we go home"

"Ah no need, we just go home"

"Didn't you better take a break first"

"I'm fine, I'm still strong"

"Why are you forcing yourself?"

"I'm not forcing myself, after all, it's almost dusk. Wouldn't it be better if we got home soon"

"Hahh you're still like you used to be, so stubborn"

While the woman chuckled at the words of the grandmother.

"All right, let's go home"

"Yes"

They went home with some of their crops.

It was a little heavy, but they were used to it.

They walked through several houses, from the garden to the house.

The woman looks very cheerful even though fatigue is attacking her.

"Kimiko!" One of the women exclaimed at the woman.

The woman who heard someone call her name then turned her eyes away.

"Ahh Miho" said the woman

"Kimiko.., you just came from the garden huh?" Ask Miho

"Yes" replied the woman, her name was Kimiko.

The woman who for 10 years has disappeared from Miyamoto kingdom.

"Kimiko. You're actually beautiful, and why did you choose a job like this. With this face of yours, I can easily get a job with a big salary, right?" Ask Miho

"You've said this more than 10 times. And my answer will remain the same"

"Bas stubborn, don't you understand? You're bis-"

"Sorry Miho, I'm so tired right now. Can I go home now?" Cut Kimiko

"Be-good" Miho replied then giving way to Kimiko

"Thank you" Kimiko replied and then began to step on her feet.

The grandmother started following Kimiko.

"Are you mad at him?" Ask grandma

"No, it's just that I'm very tired right now. Can we get home sooner?"

"All right"

Kimiko and the grandmother quickened their steps towards their home.

A few minutes later they finally arrived at a small house right where they lived.

Until home, they put their crops.

"Well I'll make dinner, grandma should sleep if you're still tired"

"Don't you say you're very tired? You better take a break, let me make dinner"

"It's okay, and my tiredness is starting to disappear. I also have to prepare dinner immediately before 'he' returns" Kimiko replied

"Ah okay, but don't force yourself. If you're so tired, let me continue"

"Yes" Kimiko replied

Kimiko headed towards the kitchen, she picked up some groceries and started cooking them.

Smells a tantalizing scent while Kimiko is cooking.

The smell makes anyone who kisses it will suddenly feel hungry.

Even Kimiko was also humming gently while preparing her cooking.

"I'm home" said one of the children.

"Welcome" replied the grandmother

The boy then walked into the kitchen..

"Mama I'm home" said the boy

"Ah you've come home yes, welcome dear" Kimiko replied lovingly.

"Hm, this scent makes me hungry" he said

"Clean yourself first, then have dinner" Kimiko said

"All right"

The child obeys his mother's orders, he then cleans himself.

After cleaning his body, he then came to his grandmother and mother who had been waiting for him at the table to eat.

"My body feels so fresh" said the child

"Your body has been refreshed, but has your stomach been?" Ask Kimiko

"Ahh mama, mama makes me more hungry" he said

"Ahaha then let's eat" Kimiko said

"Yes" he replied cheerfully

She joined her mother and grandmother for dinner.

"Hmm this is delicious" he said

"Of course, who cooked it? Of course mom's not"

"Mama is really good at cooking, no wonder I prefer home cooking over outdoor cooking"

"That's better, mama doesn't want you to eat any outside food either. There's a lot of outdoor food that's not good for you, you can get sick at any time"

"That's really terrible, I don't want to get sick"

""Then be careful in choosing food, let alone outside food"

"Yes, I will always remember"

They continued their eating activities.

"Uhukk"

The child suddenly coughed because he was choking on his food.

"Prian!"

Kimiko then immediately took a drink and gave it to the child.

"Prian drink this!" Kimiko was a little panicked

Prian received a glass from his mother and drank it.

Kimiko stroked his back gently..

"Prian are you okay?" Ask Kimiko

"I'm fine mama, I'm just choking" Prian replied

"Eat slowly, why are you in such a hurry?"

"I'm sorry, because it's too good for me to not want to stop chewing"

"Hahh don't worry your mother. I'm really worried if you're okay" Kimiko said

"I'm sorry mama" prian replied

"Yes, now eat slowly" Kimiko said

"Good"

Prian then continued eating slowly.

After dinner was over, it was time for them to go to bed...

"Prian, let's go to bed quickly" said Kimiko

"I'm not sleepy yet" Prian replied

"But it's been a night, baby. You need to get to bed quickly" Kimiko said

"Hahh I'm not sleepy mama" said Prian

"Then what do you want? If it wasn't sleep, then what would you do?" Ask Kimiko

"Where's grandma?"

"Grandma's asleep, she's so tired. You can't bother her" Kimiko replied

"I'm not going to do it, I'm just asking" Prian replied

"Well, now answer your question" Kimiko replied

"I don't know, but I really can't sleep now"

"What if Mom told you a story?"

"That's a great idea, but almost all of my fairy tales are told"

"Then what should you tell me?" Ask Kimiko

"Mama sit here" Prian said as he patted the edge of his bed

"All right"

Kimiko sat on the edge of Prian's bed, then Prian positioned himself to sleep on his mother's lap.

"You're like a child"

"Not really a child and also a mother's child" Prian replied

"All right, now what?"

"Mama, do you want to tell me about papa?"

DEG....

DEG....

DEG....

"Why suddenly want to hear about papa?" Ask Kimiko

"I've been wanting to ask her for a long time, but she's always been busy and there's no time to tell. I'm really wondering what papa looks like? And why isn't he with us?" Ask Prian

"Do you really want to know what your papa looks like?" Said Kimiko with a slightly sad look..

Prian could see the look on his mother's face that suddenly became sad.

He just got up from his sleep..

"M-mama forgive me if I make mama sad, j-if mama doesn't want to tell me it's okay. But do not be sad, later I will also be sad if mama is sad. Then mom doesn't have to force it. M-mama can tell another story, P-prian will definitely listen to me" said Prian with a little panic and anxiety

"I'm sorry mom, did you scare you? Mama is not sad, baby"

"But the look on my face was sad" Prian replied

"Come here" Kimiko said as she gently pulled Prian's head back to sleep on her lap.

"Alright, mama will tell it" said Kimiko

"Another story?"

"Not, but about your papa"

"J-if mama doesn't want to, mama doesn't have to force it" Prian replied

"It's okay, after all it's time for you to know who your father is"

"Th-that's right, but.."

"Well mama started, you know you and your papa are very similar.

Your face is like her, Your hair color is the same as it is, mostly you inherit from your father."

"Are my eyes the same?" Ask Prian

"The color of your eyes is the same as it seems, but unfortunately the shape you inherited from me"

"That's because I'm a mama's son"

"Well mama go on, your father is a brave man. He is kind, gentle, and very loving. He was also a very patient person when faced with my mother's stubbornness.

She was strong and always protected my mother. You know, Mama used to have problems with some criminals, the criminals intend to attack mama at that time. But do you know? Just before the criminal attacked Mama, your father came and managed to save mama from the criminals. Your father is your hero, he's always there and always protects you no matter what"

"Papa sounds really cool, but why aren't you with us?"

DEG...

"I-it's because of papa. she.."

Kimiko is confused as to how to give Prian a false excuse.

Does he have to be honest if papa Prian is actually a King of a kingdom? And Prian himself is actually a prince? Will he believe?

"Is papa gone?" Ask Prian suddenly

The look on Kimiko's face was sad again, but she turned her face away from Prian.

"....iya.." said Kimiko quietly but could still be heard by Prian.

Kimiko bit her lips firmly, a bit of blood came out..

"That's it" said Prian..

"That's it, so all this time I really didn't have a father" Prian said a little raucously

"P-prian.." Like he just felt so sorry to have said it..

"It's okay mama, I'm fine. Even without papa but I am very grateful because my mother is beside me. Although papa is not, as long as there is a mother I am still happy" said Prian

Unable to tell her, Kimiko's tears came down and wet her cheeks.

Even a few drops had fallen on Prian's face..

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry dear mom" said Kimiko

"Why is mom crying? I'm fine." Prian then hugged Kimiko and was reciprocated no less tightly by Kimiko.

'Pardon your mama Prian, Yoshiaki forgive me' Kimiko said in her heart..

"Mama.." call Prian and let go of his wound

"What's the matter, baby?" Ask Kimiko

Prian slightly wiped away some of Kimiko's tears with his hands.

"Mama don't be sad, even if papa isn't there. But Prian will always be with mom no matter what" Prian said

"You promise?" Said Kimiko with her trembling voice that was still there

"I promise I will always be with my mom and will continue to protect my mom" Prian replied

"Thank you Prian" Kimiko said

"Yes" Prian replied

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Next day..

"Mama I'm gone"

"Be careful dear" Kimiko said

Prian began to leave and Kimiko who always delivered Prian's departure.

Although Prian only went to meet with his friends..

"It's time to clean the house" Kimiko said

Kimiko re-entered the house and started cleaning.

"Kimiko.." call the grandmother

"What's granny? Does Grandma need anything?" Ask Kimiko

"Ah no, I just want to go out for a while"

"Where will the grandmother go?"

"To the royal palace"

"Why did grandma go to the palace?"

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